Personal Search and Notices

Date: Nov. 28, 2007 REQUEST #4399
Name: Doran Dee Marr
Address: 2611 Boyce
City, State, ZIP: Hastings Nebraska 68901
E-mail: braxcheryl@hotmail.com

Subject: Looking for info or persons of the same infantry and dates

Comments: I am looking to find some info for my father as he is unable to find much about his Infantry. He was there from 1950 to 1951 as Private and then Sergeant in the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd AAA Infantry Battery. RA55009362. Any info would be great, I am not really sure how to help him find info so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Doran's daughter Cheryl Brax

Date: November 27, 2007 REQUEST #4398
Name: Mark Laughran
Email: appswi@bizwi.rr.com

Subject: Francis N Laughran 3rd Div boxing champ WWI ?

Comments: Hi our grandfather, Francis N Laughran, prouder than proud to be 3rd div, 7th Machine Gun Battalion, WWI. I am trying to verify that he was in fact boxing champion of the 3rd division during WWI and Army of the Occupation era- we had an old photo of him and his champion belt, but have misplaced it. Any ideas where I can find more info?
Thanks,
Mark Laughran

Date: November 27, 2007 REQUEST #4397
Name: Cathy Paniagua
Address: 4542 NW 23 Court
City, State, ZIP: Miami, FL 33142
Telephone: 786-897-6723
E-mail: cpaniagua@invex.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry in Korea

Comments: My grandfather served in the 3rd infantry in the Korean war and is looking to buy a book called 3rd Infantry Division History Book Vol. 2 (update) but has had no luck. My question is does anyone know where or with who I can purchase this book at for him? He has the first volume of this book and has been trying since 1993 to find Volume 2 so any help with this we will greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Cathy Paniagua

Webmaster's Note: Here is what we have on this particular book:

3rd Infantry Division, Volume II
ISBN: 1-56311-060-1
Price: $39.95

Description: The 75th Anniversary volume celebrates the "Rock of the Marne" Division. It covers the Division's illustrious history from WWI to the present day by looking at major actions of individual units. An all-new history of the society of the 3rd Infantry Division is included, along with a memorial roster of those who gave their lives while serving. Incredible photographs tell the story along with biographies of 3rd Infantry veterans.
http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?ID=120
Click Here to Order
A Volume I is also available.
Vol. II, 120 pages, 9" x 12"
Hardbound

Date: 11/27/07 REQUEST #4396
Name: Bob Turcott
E-mail: bobturcott@msn.com

Subject: looking for battalions for my uncle CSM Turcott

Comments: I enjoyed your website!!!! My name is Bob Turcott , nephew of CSM Turcott that served in a whole bunch of missle battalions, he was a commanding Sargeant major for the US Army. I noticed that some of his battalions below are mentioned on your website, perhaps let me know if you knew my uncle or anyone that may knew him during the time my uncles served in the us Army. Hopefully, I will be able to locate battalion photos.

Also find below his awards and references to a short story I wrote about him but will develop a website about him in the near future. Please let me know if you knew my uncle or perhaps someone who knew him or possibly could have known him....once you see the units below he served in you will clearly understand why I am writing you.

Units served
my uncle was in btry d 739 gn btn apo301 during Korean war, but there were others I am still sifting thru all his paperwork jst received from St. Louis...I am also in the process of contacting someone in his battalion 739...

My uncle was in a lot of Nike battalions and I just got a huge set of records from St. Louis, I know every single unit my uncle served in from 51 to 52:
He was a Sgt for Arty AD, 52 TO 1953 AD, 53 TO 56 AD,
there was a 5th june 1953 separation from ra arty being btry d 739 gn bn apo 301
THE REST IS MISSILE BATTALIONS,
6 aug 56 btry b 35 AAA bn friendship
14 oct 57 btry a 36th AAA MSL BTLN
24TH NOV 57 BTRY F 3D REGT(EN1STU)
3 FEB 58 BTRY A 36TH AAA
1 SEPT 58 BTRY A 562 ARTY
8 MAY 61 BTRY B 1ST GM BN 1ST GM GP FT BLISS
25 JUN 61BTRY A 562 ARTY
4 AUG 61 BTRY A 4TH MSL BTN 1SY ARTY PHEONIX
11 DEC 62 HQ BTRY 4TH MSL BTN 67TH ARTY APO 800 UPO
12 JAN 63 HQ BTRY D 1ST MSL BTN 67TH ARTY APO 176
24 JUL 64 NTRY D 1ST MSL BN 67TH ARTY AOPO 176 UNIT PCS
15 AUG 64 HQ BTRY 1ST MSL BTN 67THY ARTYAPO 800
14 APR 65 HQ BTRY 1ST MSL BTN 67TH ARTY 09801
6 AUG 65 HQ BTRY 1ST MSL BTN67TH ARTY APO 09801
9 JAN 66 HQ BTRY (HERC)59TH ARTY MILWAUKEE WIS
11 DEC 66 HHB 3D HN (HERC)59TH ARTY
31 AUG 67 TRFD TO UISAR, RETIRED

PRIOR TO 1956 FROM 10 SEPT 1938 THRU 30 SEPT 1941 HE WAS A GUNNER FOR AD 9 FEB 1943 TO 3 JAN 1946 HE WAS SECTION CHIEF FOR Ad.

list of awards:

1 Soldiers medal
2 purple heart with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
3 army commendation medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
4 good conduct medal 4th award
5 American defense service medal with 1 bronze service star
6 American campaign medal
7 Asiatic-pacific campaign medal with 4 Bronze service stars
8 European-African-middle eastern campaign medal with 2 bronze service stars
9 world war 2 victory medal
10 national defense service medal with 1 bronze service star
11 Korean service medal with 2 bronze service stars
12 united nations service medal
13 HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON WW2
14 Expert badge with carbine bar
15 sharpshooter badge with carbine bar with missile bar with rifle bar
16 marksman badge with carbine bar with missile bar
17 Korean presidential Unit citation

a short story I wrote about my uncle:
http://www.mpt.org/thewar/sharestories/sharestory.html?page=2&submission_id=2849&ext=0

Date: Nov. 23, 2007 REQUEST #4395
Name: VINCENT D GARCIA III
Email:bklynstation51@hotmail.com

Subject: 3ID Re-Enacting units in New York City
Comments: Are their any reenacting units of the 3rd Division near New York City? Some one told me there was one on Long Island. How or who do I contact?

Date: 23 nov 07 REQUEST #4394
Name: Rene Rodriguez
E-mail: semperfidevil@hotmail.com

Subject: Old ARMY base called Henry Barracks

Comments: Please can you find me pictures about an old military base named Henry Barracks in Cayey Puerto Rico. It existed for many years and it was a duty station of my uncle who was in the Korean war for two tours and i am very interested of how it looked and how the soldiers looked like in that time. its been impossible for me to find info on the internet, right now the base is a university college...........really appreciate it Cpl Rodriguez 65 th inf

Date: 11-22-2007 REQUEST #4393
Name: Kim B Freeman
E-mail: kbf5552@yahoo.com

Subject: looking for photos of Emery Barracks in Wurzburg

Comments: I was stationed in Wurzburg, Germany in febuary of 70 for 5 mouth until I got orders to go to nam. I looking for pictures of the barracks I was in if anyone has pic of the old Emery barracks. Please let me know.

Date: 19 Nov 2007 REQUEST #4392
Name: John
City, State, ZIP: Las Vegas, NV
Telephone: (702) 228-7448
E-mail: jdgumm@aol.com

Subject: Need help on VA disability question

Comments: Dear sir, I am sorry to intrude on your very busy schedule, but just happen to run across your fantastic site! I am an what you might call an Army service connected chief warrant officer who has never been paid for what I thought I was going to get at the end, but that is another story and what I am asking from you as another question at that as follows: Do you know of a VA regulation that permits a veteran to file his/her the opportunity pertaining to non-service VA disability ratings (in my case I have shown the VA since 2001 that my bi-lateral knees have gone to the point that they may need replacement down the road and am now wearing knee braces on both of them)! While on active and Reserve duty I was in an MOS that had me always using my knees, back, shoulders etc. I have finally gotten compensation for my back and shoulder after 28-grueling years after fighting the fight being it seem that several of the local service organizations that I originally used were not gone to put enough effort into my case so it took myself and family to hang in there even though I too was finally awarded PTSD after several conflicts. I understand that what I am looking for might be under Chapter 38, Part 17. anything that you can suggest will be of use being my appeal for this is due in two-weeks and I am one not to let this go being I know for a fact this was all from my service even though I did not complain much of it then being I was for the most part concentrating on my spine because I know how the VA works at times! Your assistance in this very important matter would be most appreciated! Sincerely yours, John

Date: 11/19/07 REQUEST #4391
Name: Camille Tulko
E-mail: ctulko@gvawilliams.com

Comments: My Uncle Frank Roguso is 89 years old and was in the 3rd Division, 15th Infintry - I Company in World War Two. He asked me the other day if I could find a book for him to read about his unit. Obviously, a non-fiction book. Could you help me out with this because I would like to buy him such a book. I know that would make him happy. Thank you.

Date: November 19, 2007 REQUEST #4390
Name: Andrea Turner
E-mail: aturner@computechmailing.com

Subject: Harry Arnold Turner

Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, Harry "Sam" Arnold Turner. I have been told that his file was among those destroyed in the fire in St. Louis. I have a dairy he kept while overseas & it's the only source I have for names, dates, etc. He had to destroy the pages he had written on when taken prisoner by the Germans in March of 1945 & I'm mainly left with information after that point. Entered the army in July of 1943 in Des Moines, IA. He was waiting for bombardier training in the Air Corp when all those not already trained were sent to the ground forces. He spent time in Camp Allen, CA & in Amarillo, TX & Phoenix, AZ, (Luke Field?). Was stationed in Brownsville, TX & was in the 13th Armored Division. My father says he was a bazooka man in the Company E 3rd Division. His diary states that he was among those captured by the Germans on March 15,1945, after his unit "took the town" (Utweiler??). Put in charge of a compound in German POW camp in Scottsbluff, NE after returning to the US. I have a picture of him & two men & on the back of the photo he wrote "2nd Compound Boys, Woody & Susie". Stated that Susie was from Minnesota, born in Volga City, graduate of U of Minn with a degree in Engineering. I am open to any & all information. I don't have a specific date of discharge. Thank you!

Date: November 18, 2007 REQUEST #4389
Name: Joe
City, State, ZIP: New Jersey
E-mail: joecadillac57@yahoo.com

Subject: Antonio "Tony" Moro

Comments: I have been searching for someone who may have served with my uncle, Tony Moro. He was part of the Italian Campaign and was killed. If anyone could provide some information it would be greatly appreciated as I have been trying to find out more about him for years. He was with the 3rd Infantry Division, 30th Regiment.

Date: 11/18/2007 REQUEST #4388
Name: Ray Tweddle
Address: 39 8th st
City, State, ZIP: Wet Keansburg, NJ 07734
Telephone: 732-499-5956
E-mail: rtwedd@comcast.net

Subject: Town in Germany

Comments: Hello, During WWII my Father Edward R. Tweddle was awarded the Silver Star for Action in Germany. He was in the 3rd inf. Div, but I do not know what Battalion/or Company. I do know it was a line co. as he was a machine gunner. I am attempting to find the name of the city/town in Germany. His Award states( in old English) What I think is Utmeiler Germany. I am unable to find such a town. My Father is Deceased. He was also awarded the Purple Heart.Any help would be appreciated.

Webmaster's Note: In the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" Edward R. Tweddle is mentioned on page 475 as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment.

Date: 11/17/2007 REQUEST #4387
Name: kathleen michaud
Address: 5 mill pond rd
City, State, ZIP: harwich, ma. 02645
Telephone: 508 505-0630
E-mail: globalbiz2000@comcast.net

Subject: Louis J. Michaud/father's military history

Comments: Good afternoon,

I am writing to request information on ID numbers or discharge information on my father for my sister. She would like to be involved in her local Amvets Organization but we currently have lost or misplaced any info regarding my father's service. I have a photo taken in Oct. 1941 at Fort Knox, Ky. of Company A 3rd Armored replacement division just before they shipped to N. Africa. Hope this helps place and ID his service record.

Name: Louis Joseph Michaud
born: May 31, 1917
Place of Birth: Berlin, N.H.
deceased: Nov. 17, 1984

Thank you for any information or directions on how to proceed.
Sincerely,
Kathleen J. Michaud

Date: November 16, 2007 REQUEST #4386
Name: V, Zavala
City, State, ZIP: Michigan
E-mail: zman639@wyan.org

Subject: KITZINGEN HARVEY BARRACKS 1973-1975 C 1/15th Infantry

Comments: As a young sergeant I served proudly with C co. 1st BN 15th INF, 3rd Infantry Division and would like to hear from members.

Date: Nov. 15, 2007 REQUEST #4385
Name: Jim Wefers
Address: 70 Harold Street
City, State, ZIP: North Andover, MA. 01845
Telephone: 978-686-2145
E-mail: vze25kkg@verizon.net

Subject: B Company 2ndBG 38th Infantry Regt.

Comments: Looking for members of the weapons platoon 1957-1959 Ft. Benning and Schweinfurt. Have some pictures i would like to share....Willie Wefers

Date 11/15/07 REQUEST #4384
Name: Anthony Lane
E-mail: Anlane3421@yahoo.com

Comments: I am looking for any information concerning my grandpa 1st Lt. Jay Conover. I am mainly looking for his awards and decorations, any help would be appreciated. thanks, Anthony Lane

Date: November 15, 2007 REQUEST #4383
Name: Patricia Cheshire
E-mail: cowcutter1989@yahoo.com

Subject: George B. Cheshire, Oyster Bay, NY - WWII

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in World War II with George Cheshire - 3rd Division, 7th Regiment. Battles and Campaigns:
Naples, Foggia, Rome, Arne, North Africa, Southern France, Belgium, Rhineland (Germany). They were the first into a prison camp in Germany. Saw hard battle conditions. Looking for information and people who served with my Dad. Thanks.

Date Nov. 15, 2007 REQUEST #4382
Name: Bill Miller
Email: wfmiller1@roadrunner.com

Subject: INFO
Comments: What a great site you have. We are trying to find out some info about two medals that a friend of ours received when he was in the third division during world war II. If we sent a couple of photos, could you help us identify them. Is there a picture of all the medals that the 3rd infantry received? thanks for your help. Bill

Date: 13nov2007 REQUEST #4381
Name: Adam G. Ward
Address: 1240 e ave s apt 180
City, State, ZIP: Palmdale Ca, 93550
Telephone: 661 839 8432
E-mail: adamwhat@hotmail.com

Subject: friends.

Comments: I'm a former soldier of E co 3-7 infantry 4th brigade 3rd infantry division, and I know they recently deployed to Iraq, I was wondering if it is at all possible to find out if I still know anyone in that company. I was with them during OIF 3 2004-2005......... also, I had a very close friend when I was stationed in Korea B co 44th engineer named Charles Christiansen. I met up with him when I was in Iraq, he was in 4th id though....he was supposed to keep in touch with me when he was out there in Iraq, but I never heard anything from him. If at all possible could I get some contact information for him, if not, could you at least tell me if he made it home safely. thanks for the help.
Spc Adam Ward

Date: November 13, 2007 REQUEST #4380
Name: J. Curry
E-mail: jecurry86@hotmail.com

Subject: Company E, Seventh Regiment, 3rd Division June-August 1943

Comments: Last week I went to visit my Grandfather for his 90th Birthday and introduce him and my grandmother (89) to their great-granddaughter. I got to talk to them about their past and the war. I heard a few stories, though my grandfather only says things like "not something I ever want to do again" when discussion of the war comes up, unless prodded by my grandmother. While there, my grandmother gave me a 50-page letter my grandfather wrote to her while overseas, basically a journal of the time he was there. Reading the letter, I did some searches of places, people, and events mentioned in his letter, which led me here.
Is there anyone else out there who was in this company or regiment at the time (or sons, daughters, grandchildren)? He started in Africa about the time the Allies took it, then landed on Sicily on July 10. I would love to hear any stories, etc. from anyone who knew him or shared experiences. I'll withhold his name until I hear from someone. He was hit with an 88mm round after 37 days in Sicily and spent the next 3 months in various hospitals. They still didn't send him home till after the war was over.

Date: 11/13/07 REQUEST #4379
Name: Dean Drumheller
E-mail: drumhellerd@smccd.edu

Subject: Clyde R. Drumheller

Comments: I would like to confirm if my dad fought in the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII. I know he fought at Anzio Beachhead, north Africa, and the drive for Rome, and that he was proud of having served with Audie Murphy. In addition to confirming he was in 3rd Infantry Division, I'd like to know if anyone remembers him.
His name was Clyde R. Drumheller, from Pennsylvania. Thanks, Dean Drumheller

Date: 11-13-07 REQUEST #4378
Name: Darion Glover
Address: PO Box 631
City, State, ZIP: Sparr, Fl 32192
Telephone: 352-857-6591
E-mail: glovergator@gmail.com

Subject: Robert Hines

Comments: I am looking for Robert Hines. We were stationed together in Schweinfurt, Germany with B 5/41 FA from 1987-1990. He was from Arkansas. Any help finding him would be great. Thank you.

Date: Nov. 13, 2007 REQUEST #4377
Name: Alan Schoen
Address: 108 Columbus Circle
City, State, ZIP: Clarks Summit
Telephone: 570 346-2097
E-mail: aps@lenahandempsey.com

Subject: My father's World War II service, William Otto Schoen

Comments: My father William Otto Schoen army serial no. 33 057 440 served with the medical detachment of the 40th general hospital as component during WWII. he fought in central Europe, northern France, Normandy, Rome-Arno, Sicily, Naples-Foggia and North Africa. my father died in 2001. Over the years he refused to talk about his war experiences so I know nothing. i would like to find any info on his unit and their service.

Date: Nov. 13, 2007 REQUEST #4376
Name: John Jarocki
E-mail: john_jarocki_2000@yahoo.com

Subject: John F. Jarocki, WWII, B29 Navigator

Comments: Just trying to find out some info on my father.

Date: 11-13-2007 REQUEST #4375
Name: Steve Robertson
Address: 1811 Williams Ditch Rd
City, State, ZIP: Cantonment, FL
Telephone: 850-780-3098
E-mail: lilsteviesmom@yahoo.com

Subject: Grandad, David C. Wingate

Comments: My grandfather recently passed, he was in the 3rd division, he won a bronze star I believe, His name was David C. Wingate, his medal was stolen a long time ago, I would love to know how to get it replaced, so i could place this distinguished medal by his graveside, as he was always a brave and honest man. His Birthday was 12-13-1920, on his dog tags is the number34537484 t43-44

Date: 11-12-2008 REQUEST #4374
Name: John J. Boiardi
E-mail: cfboyrd@aol.com

Subject: Company C, 1st BG/30th Infantry

Comments: I would like to hear from or know the status of any of the noncommissioned/commissioned officers that I served with in C company during 1961-1962 while stationed in Schweinfort.

Date: 11 November 2007 REQUEST #4373
Name: LTC Jack C. Mason
Address: 4372 Lamson
City, State, ZIP: Waterford MI 48329
Telephone: (248)618-3766
E-mail: jack.c.mason@conus.army.mil

Subject: Maurice "Footsie" Britt

Comments: I'm putting together a profile of Maurice " Footsie" Britt for publication, and would like to solicit any comments from any past members of Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment or the 3rd Infantry Division who either served with him or know of any stories told about him. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,
LTC Jack Mason

Date: November 6, 2007 REQUEST #4372
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Date: 11/6-07 REQUEST #4371
Name: Larry McKenney
Address: 312 N. Kiwanis Ave Apt 114
City, State, ZIP: Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Telephone: (605) 728-2820
E-mail: mckenney@canariesbaseball.com

Subject: 1964 3rd Infantry Baseball Team

Comments: Where could I find current addresses of the members of the 1964 3rd Infantry Division baseball team?

Date: November 6, 2007 REQUEST #4370
Name: Robert Smith
Address: 12784 Nettles Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Newport News, VA 23606
Telephone: 757-223 1562
E-mail: jtomlin1@cox.net

Subject: Any information 2nd Infantry Division Kumsong river-1952 to 1954

Comments: Was a mp and mass. was drafted to 2nd infantry given field commission to sergeant was in control 2 units of blacks and 2 whites would like any information 2bronze stars 2 purple hearts.

Date: November 6, 2007 REQUEST #4369
Name: Dan Stewart
City, State, ZIP: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
E-mail: dan.stewart@sympatico.ca

Subject: A Bttry 3rd Bn 67th ADA

Comments: To all who served at Giebelstadt from 1972 to 1974 Please contact me , Dan Stewart at dan.stewart@sympatico.ca.
Thanks.

Date: Nov. 6, 2007 REQUEST #4368
Name: Robert D Baker
Address: 2193 Dominion Dr
City, State, ZIP: Fort Mitchell Ky 41017
Telephone: 859 341-5557
E-mail: bobert28@fuse.net

Comments: Anyone serving 1/64th armor from 1966 thru 1968 please contact me.

Date: Nov.4, 2007 REQUEST #4367
Name: Lisa Smith
City, State, ZIP: Billings, MT
E-mail: mystkmanat@aol.com

Comments: I am interested in finding out more about 2nd Lt. George A. Allen, killed in Italy.

Date: 11/3/2007 REQUEST #4366
Name: Linda Sergi Melton
City, State, ZIP: Indianapolis, IN
E-mail: lsergimelton@comcast.net

Subject: Anthony 'Tony' Sergi

Comments: I am looking for information regarding my uncle, Anthony (Tony) Sergi, who was KIA on Dec 21, 1943 in Italy. He was in Co G, 15th Inf, 3rd Div. He was from Indianapolis, IN and served in Africa, Sicily and Italy. I know he is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, but would like to know more about his time in the service. Thanks.
Linda Sergi Melton

Date: 11/02/07 REQUEST #4365
Name: Jerry Collins
City, State, ZIP: Georgetown Ohio 45121
E-mail: jsassy45121@yahoo.com

Subject: Co C 703rd Maintenance Battalion 3rd Infantry Div. 75-77

Comments: Looking for anyone who was in this company in 1975-1977 Schwienfurt I remember some guys see if these names ring a bell: Capt. Belcher, Sergeant Gentry, Sergeant Stringfellow and Joe Eldridge he was from KY. don't remember rank I was an E-4 when I got out. Would like to hear from someone.

other e-mail Jerry.Collins@ge.com

Date: Nov. 1, 2007 REQUEST #4364
Name: Patrick (Newbie) Williamson
Telephone: (302)234-3424
E-mail: patio_324@msn.com

Subject: Looking for old friends

Comments: I served in the 3rd ID B Co.1/64th Armor in Kitzingen Germany from 3/75 untit 1/77 Would like to hear from people that I served with